BONUS: Dr. Felice Gersh: Estrogen, Immunity & Menopause Mysteries

Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Cynthia Thurlow

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 21 April 2025

⏱️ 82 minutes

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Prepare to be enlightened by an engaging discussion with a true powerhouse in women's health! I have the pleasure of being joined once again by the esteemed Dr. Felice Gersh, a renowned physician with a cutting-edge career in obstetrics, gynecology, and integrative medicine. In today’s episode, Dr. Gersh and I explore the intricate interplay between estrogen and immune function, delving into the impact of ovarian aging, menopause, bone health, mental cognition, sleep, and mood. We traverse the vast landscape of the gut microbiome and vascular system, unraveling the secrets of different estrogen types and receptors while addressing the crucial role of inflammation. With a keen focus on hormone replacement therapy, Dr. Gersh also shares her invaluable insights on the critical window for intervention and her exceptional approach to caring for women in perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Felice Gersh is an invaluable resource on women’s health! Tune in for an enriching discussion that will leave you eagerly anticipating more episodes with this esteemed physician! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Dr. Gersh discusses hormone supplementation and menopause. The role of estrogen in the immune system The systemic effects of estrogens How to turn off the switch to inflammation The connection between estrogen and the gut microbiome The role of estradiol in the body Having a healthy gut will translate into a healthy liver and vice versa. The magic of phytoestrogens The perfect storm for creating breast cancer Is there a magic window of time for menopause? Estrogen receptors and the risk of blood clotting Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Connect with Dr. Felice Gersh On her website: Integrative Medical Group of Irvine Instagram All of Dr. Gersh’s books are available on Amazon Previous Episodes Mentioned Ep. 221 Part 1- An Integrative Approach to PCOS and Menstrual Irregularities with Dr. Felice Gersh Ep. 237 Perimenopause and Menopause: What You Didn’t Know with Dr. Felice Gersh

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast.
0:04.2	I'm your host, nurse practitioner, Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.5	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:13.9	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the health and wellness industry each week and
0:21.6	impact over a million lives.
0:28.9	This is the start of bonus Mondays, a compilation of the top episodes over the past three years for everyday wellness.
0:40.7	And I have to tell you, when I went through all of this research and data, it was apparent
0:45.1	to me that we have a very eclectic, diverse group of clinicians, science writers, personal trainers,
0:58.1	and experts. I know you will love this new series. Every Monday,
1:03.7	we're dropping some of the biggest podcasts of the last three years. These are your favorites,
1:09.2	the most downloaded, ones that have resonated with you. And I love that we're going to be able to share these every Monday so that you can
1:11.5	revisit some of these amazing episodes.
1:16.2	Today I was joined again by the very popular Dr. Felice Gersh. She joined me on episodes
1:22.9	237 and 221. She is an award-winning physician with dual board certification in obstetrics and gynecology,
1:32.3	as well as integrative medicine.
1:34.5	Today, we spoke a great length about the role of estrogen and immune function in the body,
1:40.2	the impact of ovarian aging, menopause, loss of bone, ligamental, challenges, sleep and mood,
1:49.4	cognition, the gut microbiome and vascular system. Today we spoke about different types of
1:55.0	estrogens, different types of estrogen receptors, the role of inflammation, and the impact on the gut microbiome,
2:03.0	as well as speaking quite extensively about the critical window for hormone replacement therapy
2:08.2	and how she best serves women in perimenopause and menopause with regard to early versus
2:17.0	late hormone replacement therapy.
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